Explore Turkey's glittering coast before hopping on the Greek island of Rhodes
One trip...but double the fun: exploring the shimmering Turkish coast before taking a short hop across the Aegean to the Greek island of RhodesAnnabelle Thorpe's two-week tour begins in the Turkish resort town of Kalkan She travels between countries via the Fethiye -Ferry from RhodesREAD MORE: Airbnb reveals the best summer hotspots for people under 30
Early morning on Fethiye's sunny harbor and marina teeming with hundreds of yachts, schooners and sailboats all ready for another day exploring Turkey's beautiful Lycian coast.
Soaring above them, the gleaming white carcass of the ferry Fethiye-Rhodes shines in the sun, ready to follow its two-hour course along the coast, passing the resorts of Gocek and Marmaris, tracing the long spine of the Datca Peninsula and crossing the open waters to arrive at the island of Rhodes.
It's one of the easiest ways to combine a holiday in these two neighbors - a quick two-hour hop between the distinctly non-European Turkish coast and the more familiar slow pace of Greece.
At 7am the harbor is quiet except for the line of backpackers, day trippers and couples all waiting to board. There is a sense of muted excitement - a palpable sense of adventure in traveling between countries without flying.
Our getaway - a fortnight exploring the Turkish coast and Rhodes – started with a few days in Kalkan. This former fishing village, nestled in a horseshoe-shaped mountain bay and famous for its quaint cobbled streets, has become a major resort town in recent decades.
Early morning on Fethiye's sunny harbor and marina teeming with hundreds of yachts, schooners and sailboats all ready for another day exploring Turkey's beautiful Lycian coast.
Soaring above them, the gleaming white carcass of the ferry Fethiye-Rhodes shines in the sun, ready to follow its two-hour course along the coast, passing the resorts of Gocek and Marmaris, tracing the long spine of the Datca Peninsula and crossing the open waters to arrive at the island of Rhodes.
It's one of the easiest ways to combine a holiday in these two neighbors - a quick two-hour hop between the distinctly non-European Turkish coast and the more familiar slow pace of Greece.
At 7am the harbor is quiet except for the line of backpackers, day trippers and couples all waiting to board. There is a sense of muted excitement - a palpable sense of adventure in traveling between countries without flying.
Our getaway - a fortnight exploring the Turkish coast and Rhodes – started with a few days in Kalkan. This former fishing village, nestled in a horseshoe-shaped mountain bay and famous for its quaint cobbled streets, has become a major resort town in recent decades.
What's Your Reaction?
